UL running back Alonzo Harris (46) rushes for a touchdown against the Arkansas State Red Wolves during Tuesday's 23-7 win.

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Tim Buckley
tbuckley@theadvertiser.com

In 2011, UL averaged 125.2 rushing yards per game. In 2012, it was up to 193.5 per game.

And after producing 265 yards in last Tuesday night's 23-7 Sun Belt Conference win at Arkansas State, the Ragin' Cajun ground attack is averaging 229.3 yards per game through seven outings so far in 2013 - offering much-needed balance that more and more lately has opponents unsure just what coach Mark Hudspeth's club is going to do.

A lot of it is because the Cajuns are depending on two running backs in particular, junior-starter Alonzo Harris and true-freshman backup Elijah McGuire, both of whom went over 100 ...